Nếu Kennedy còn sống, chiến tranh Việt Nam sẽ khác?

Nửa thế kỉ sau ngày vị tổng thống thứ 35 của Hoa Kỳ bị ám sát, nhiều giả thuyết cho rằng John F. Kennedy đã có ý định rút quân Mỹ ra khỏi Việt Nam. Ngày này 50 năm trước, một viên đạn ở Dallas đã cướp đi sinh mạng của John F. Kennedy (JFK), … Continue reading Nếu Kennedy còn sống, chiến tranh Việt Nam sẽ khác? →

Leadership in Asia: The Saints are marching out

Asian society will be better off without idolizing their leaders These are sad days in Vietnam, when millions are mourning for their national hero Vo Nguyen Giap, the mastermind behind Vietnam’s historic victories against colonial France and the United States, who passed away on October 4. The “Red Napoleon,” as his enemies call him, was … Continue reading Leadership in Asia: The Saints are marching out →

From Vietnam to Syria: The Sorry Story of Liberal Imperialism

“Western intervention in the affairs of other civilizations is probably the single most dangerous source of instability and potential global conflict in a multicivilizational world” (Samuel Huntington, 1997). After winning the wide support from both Democratic and Republican leaders, it becomes clear that US president Obama will launch an attack against Syria, making it the … Continue reading From Vietnam to Syria: The Sorry Story of Liberal Imperialism →

The Death of Gold

With the authorities imposing strict regulations, the future of gold looks gloomier than ever Late April was not a good time for the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV). Thanh Nien, one of the most prestigious newspapers in Vietnam, published an article accusing the SBV of allegedly “laundering gold by policies” – a big blow in a … Continue reading The Death of Gold →

Mekong and the dams: For Whom the Bell Tolls

Would they dam this beautiful river? (picture credit: the Economist) In a remote mountainous area in Laos, an ongoing dam project would be a new source of discord among Southeast Asian countries over sustainable development. The US 3.5 billion worth Xayaburi Dam is believed to bring prosperity for Laos and electricity for Thailand, yet get … Continue reading Mekong and the dams: For Whom the Bell Tolls →